Yes, sunflower oil is indeed a seed oil. It is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus).
Here's a breakdown:
- Source: Sunflower oil comes directly from pressing or extracting the oil from sunflower seeds.
- Composition: It primarily consists of triglycerides and contains high amounts of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. Some varieties are bred to have high levels of oleic acid, resulting in high-oleic sunflower oil.
- Extraction Methods: The oil is obtained through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds.
Therefore, based on its origin, sunflower oil definitively falls into the category of seed oils.
